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November Supermoon 2016: Best Photos From Across the Globe

Marseille, France- Last night's supermoon was the biggest we'll see until 2034. Appearing 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual, the stunning spectacle was a sight to behold in many countries across the globe. According to NASA, the full moon of November 14 was not only the closest of 2016, but the closest moon to date in the 21st century. The New York Times reports that on an average day, the moon is about 238,900 miles away from Earth, and on Sunday and Monday, it was about 221,524 miles away. Originally, the term 'supermoon' was intended only for the moon when it comes within 90% of its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit. These days, the word is used more broadly to describe when a full moon is closer to Earth than average. The best time to watch the supermoon over the past two nights depended largely upon your location. In the US, the best time to see it was Monday around 6:22am EST, but in some areas with little cloud coverage, it was clearer on Monday evening. For those of you in the US, you may have heard people refer to the spectacle as a "Beaver Moon". In America, the November full moon is often called a "Beaver Moon" because it occurs at the time of year when fur trappers would hunt beavers. What if you missed it? No need to worry. We've got the best pictures of the supermoon from across the globe right here. And for those of you waiting on Space's next gift, you're in luck-- the next supermoon will rise on December 14. (Getty)